The Official " Show me your JK on 15 inch Wheels " thread
01-29-2013, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by HannibleMP
33x12.5r15 Duratrac's on 15x8 Black Rock Vipers
01-29-2013, 10:29 AM
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my wheels are 15x8 cragar soft 8's with 4" of back space.
I was told by rock krawler that their tie rod wont fit cause the rod ends are to big? Anyone know if this is true? if so what about synergy suspensions tie rod kit?
I hate to replace the worn out stock tie rod with more factory crap, but can't afford to sell the 15" wheels and tires to buy 35" tires on 16" wheels.
I was told by rock krawler that their tie rod wont fit cause the rod ends are to big? Anyone know if this is true? if so what about synergy suspensions tie rod kit?
I hate to replace the worn out stock tie rod with more factory crap, but can't afford to sell the 15" wheels and tires to buy 35" tires on 16" wheels.
I think the design/thickness of the wheel as some to do with it.
Days and days of searching, I found a moog joint that should work. I believe it is the same specs as what RK uses just a shorter shank and left hand thread both sides.
01-29-2013, 11:07 AM
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15" Wheels
Hi Folks,
I have thought about going with 15" wheels now that I have found this thread, but I have a few questions.
I would be interested to know the Pro's and cons of doing this, is this going to hinder anything build wise in the future?
I really don't understand why a 35 1250-17 costs more than a 35 1250-15, it would seem that the 15 used more rubber and the 17 less.
So why is there such a huge price difference in tires?
So because of cost I have been thinking a 15" or 16" wheel would be the way to go, so other than Heavy duty steering upgrades is there any other drawback to going with a 15" wheel?
If you did want to upgrade the steering/tie rod ends are there any options that will work?
Sorry for the questions but I really would like to make the right decision the first time, I'm not building a monster jeep I'm going 2.5" and 35's
I don't plan for more.
Thanks
Mark
I have thought about going with 15" wheels now that I have found this thread, but I have a few questions.
I would be interested to know the Pro's and cons of doing this, is this going to hinder anything build wise in the future?
I really don't understand why a 35 1250-17 costs more than a 35 1250-15, it would seem that the 15 used more rubber and the 17 less.
So why is there such a huge price difference in tires?
So because of cost I have been thinking a 15" or 16" wheel would be the way to go, so other than Heavy duty steering upgrades is there any other drawback to going with a 15" wheel?
If you did want to upgrade the steering/tie rod ends are there any options that will work?
Sorry for the questions but I really would like to make the right decision the first time, I'm not building a monster jeep I'm going 2.5" and 35's
I don't plan for more.
Thanks
Mark
01-29-2013, 11:41 AM
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Supply and demand.
As far as con's. see my post above.
Some people including myself have balancing issues running a 35x15".
If I were to do it again, I would have not gone with 15's.
As far as con's. see my post above.
Some people including myself have balancing issues running a 35x15".
If I were to do it again, I would have not gone with 15's.
01-29-2013, 12:07 PM
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Just made the switch today. Got tired of all the black so I went for an "old school" look.
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 33x12.50R15 on American Racing Outlaw II
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac 33x12.50R15 on American Racing Outlaw II
